Top 10 Products for House Cats

House cats are intelligent and loving companions. Recent archeological discoveries show that cats have been kept as domesticated pets for about 9,500 years. The ancients prized cats for their ability to hunt down mice, rats, snakes, and other vermin that could harm humans. To date, cats are the most popular pet worldwide, with an estimated 500 million domesticated felines living on every continent except Antarctica.

To keep your cat healthy and contented, you should give your cat a clean space to play, rest, and do his business. Whether you own just one cat, several cats, or know a cat lover, you can learn more about the best-selling cat products listed below. Click on the images to learn more about each item. This list can serve as a checklist for new cat owners, and it makes a great gift guide too.

	Cat Bed Unless you want your cat to takeover your bed and living room furniture, give your cat a home to call his own. You can purchase an open bed or a covered sleeper. For multiple cats who don't like to share, you can purchase bunk beds.
	Litter Box Litter boxes quarantine waste using absorbent gravel. Covered litter boxes control smells better than open trays, though covered boxes are more expensive. Cats are finicky and like to be clean, thus is important to remove the waste and change the gravel frequently.
	Litter Cat litter is made of clay particles that absorb liquid and clump around solid waste. With some litter systems, you can place an absorbent pee pad below the layer of litter. This keeps the box drier and reduces odors.
	Toilet Training Many cat owners have trained their cats to use the toilet and flush after themselves. Potty training a cat is more difficult than training a child, but if you start when the cat is young, you have a higher chance of success.
	Grooming Keep your cat from shedding all over the furniture by brushing her fur regularly. Cats like to groom themselves, and cats love it when their owners gently brush their coats.
	Scratching Posts As owners of un-declawed cats know, cats can't resist digging their sharp nails into sofa fabric, or any nice piece of furniture. A post covered in rope or carpeting provides a healthy outlet for cats' scratching tendencies.
	Laser Cat Toy Cats love to chase light beams from laser pointers. This automatic laser toy emits a laser beam in an automatic pattern, and will keep your cat occupied while you do other things. The toy can also be used in manual mode so you can interact with your cat.
	Catnip The herb Nepeta cataria has been known since antiquity as medicinal plant for humans, but it also attracts cats. Catnip puts cats in a mild state of euphoria that lasts for about ten minutes.
	Flea Collars Indoor cats are still susceptible to parasites, especially if they have frequent contact with outside cats and dogs. To keep your cat healthy and eliminate parasites from your home, use a flea collar or flea powder.
	Cat Food Good cat nutrition is necessary if you want your cat to live a long and healthy life. Cats prefer moist cat food over dry pellets, and most cats love seafood and fish flavors.